Introduction to Connecticut Divorce Certificates

This article is designed to help you get a Connecticut Divorce certificate.  Divorce Certificates are a bit more difficult to obtain than Divorce Certificates and Death Certificates.  The main difficulty in obtaining Divorce Certificates is that states have not been registering Divorces for as long as other vital records.  There are some states that still do not register Divorces.  Due to this lack of centralization it is common to contact the county in which the Divorce took place.

Counter to common belief, not everything is a few clicks away on the Internet.  Divorce Certificates are one of the items that you can’t just click some links and get a copy of your Divorce Certificate; this is probably a good thing.  You do not want your Divorce certificate in the public domain, where it can be seen by anyone.  However, this does not mean that you can’t easily get your Divorce certificate by following the correct procedure.
  

To obtain a copy of your Divorce Decree or Dissolution of Civil Union Decree, you must request it from the Superior Court where the divorce or dissolution was granted.  See Directory of Connecticut Superior Courts.  Please call the appropriate court for fees and requirements.

Connecticut Divorce Certificate Authorized Persons

Connecticut Divorce Certificate for Genealogy Purpose

Anyone can obtain a Connecticut Divorce Certificate for genealogy or other reasons.

Connecticut Divorce Certificate Ordering

Options Option 1 – Order Connecticut Divorce Certificate Online

This option is the simplest and easiest way to get your Connecticut Divorce Certificate.  Order online and you will get your Connecticut Divorce Certificate usually in less than a week.  Many times you will have the option of receiving your vital record by next-day or second-day service.

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Option 2 – In Person

In Person in Connecticut: You may go to any county health department in the State of Connecticut to obtain a certified copy of a Connecticut Divorce certificate. Most Connecticut Divorce certificates can be issued while you wait.

Connecticut Divorce Certificate Ordering Cost

The fee to search for an Connecticut Divorce varies by county.